In Texas Hold'em poker, players aim to win the pot by having the best five-card hand—ranked from Royal Flush down to High Card—or by forcing others to fold, utilizing two private hole cards and five shared community cards dealt across four betting rounds (pre-flop, flop, turn, river). Starting with forced "blind" bets, players check, call, raise, or fold, with the dealer button moving clockwise each hand. If multiple players remain after the final betting round, a "showdown" occurs, where the highest hand wins the accumulated pot.